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nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR)
$70.02-2.98 (-4.08%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
nLIGHT, Inc.
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The Narrative
nLIGHT, Inc. in the Technology sector is trading at $70.02 with a market capitalization of $4.3B. Wall Street consensus targets $90.71 (7 analysts), implying a +29.6% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 19% below its 52-week high of $86.95, remaining 29.6% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +29.6% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $80.18M↓ | $81.19M↑ | $66.74M↑ | $61.73M↑ | $51.67M |
| Gross Profit | $26.51M↑ | $24.95M↑ | $20.75M↑ | $18.46M↑ | $13.80M |
| Operating Income | -$424,000↑ | -$4.79M↑ | -$5.57M↓ | -$4.24M↑ | -$9.61M |
| Net Income | $645,000↑ | -$4.91M↑ | -$6.87M↓ | -$3.59M↑ | -$8.09M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
nLIGHT, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of semiconductor and fiber lasers for aerospace and defense, industrial, and microfabrication applications. It operates through two segments, Laser Products and Advanced Developme...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$4.31B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
2.33
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-3.43%
Volume
Today's trading volume
714,576
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